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Chapter 31: The Escape Attempt
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Shattered Vows Chapter 32
The morning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of rain from the night before. Isla sat on the edge of her bed, her fingers tightening around the fabric of her dress. Her mind was a storm of emotions—anger, frustration, and a deep, aching sadness that refused to fade no matter how much she tried to push it away.Killian had left her with no choice. His threats loomed over her like a dark cloud, a reminder that her freedom was nothing more than an illusion. She had tried to break away, to sever the toxic bond between them, but he had pulled her back with ruthless efficiency.Her eyes flickered to the envelope on her nightstand—the legal documents that outlined the consequences of breaching their agreement. It wasn’t just about money. Killian had the power to strip her of everything, to bury her under the weight of his influence.A sharp knock at the door jolted her from her thoughts."Isla," a familiar deep voice called from the other side. "Open the door."She swallowed hard, her
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The tension in the penthouse was suffocating. Isla stood near the window, her arms wrapped around herself, staring at the glittering cityscape. The weight of Killian’s presence loomed behind her, his voice cutting through the silence like a blade.“You can’t just walk away, Isla.”She scoffed, turning around with fire in her eyes. “Watch me.”Killian’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening as he stepped closer. “You think I’ll just let you disappear?”“I don’t care what you allow, Killian. I’m done.” Isla’s voice wavered, but her resolve didn’t. She had spent too long being a pawn in his twisted game of control and indifference. Not anymore.Killian took another step, his towering figure almost overwhelming, but she refused to shrink back. He exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. “This isn’t about me, Isla. It’s about the consequences.”She laughed bitterly. “Consequences? Like what, Killian? You threatening to destroy me in court? Using your power to make my life hell?”
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The days following Isla’s confrontation with Killian felt like walking through a battlefield where neither side was willing to surrender. She had made it clear—she would not be controlled, not by his power, not by his threats, and certainly not by the unspoken emotions simmering between them. But Killian? He was a man who never lost. And now, he seemed determined to prove to her just how inescapable his world was.Isla sat in the Blackwood estate’s vast library, the scent of aged books surrounding her as she pretended to focus on a novel she had picked up. But the words blurred together. She was restless, her mind an unrelenting storm of thoughts.Killian hadn’t spoken to her since their last argument. Instead, he resorted to silent dominance, making sure his presence loomed over her every moment. If she entered a room, he was there, watching. If she left the house, his security detail followed. She was caged in luxury, but a cage was still a cage."Staring at the same page for fiftee
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Isla sat on the balcony of the penthouse, her gaze fixed on the endless cityscape stretching before her. The golden hues of the sunset did little to warm the icy grip of reality closing in around her. The man inside—the one who had bound her to him with ruthless determination—was slowly suffocating every ounce of her will to fight. Killian Blackwood was a force unlike any she had ever known, and despite her growing defiance, she was beginning to wonder if she could ever truly escape him.The glass door behind her slid open, and she tensed before she even turned. The presence of Killian was something she could always feel, an energy that made her skin prickle. He didn’t speak immediately, instead stepping beside her, his eyes scanning the view as if he, too, sought some form of solace in the city’s chaos.“You didn’t touch your dinner,” he finally said, his voice low yet edged with something unreadable.Isla scoffed, not bothering to look at him. “Maybe I’m not hungry.”Silence stretch
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The atmosphere in the Blackwood estate was suffocating, thick with an unspoken tension that wrapped around Isla like a steel chain. The grand chandeliers cast a golden glow over the marble floors, but the beauty of the place only heightened the dread in her chest. She had tried to leave, she had fought for her freedom, but Killian had shut down every escape route. And now, she was trapped.Killian stood across the lavish sitting room, his hands in his pockets, exuding his usual cold confidence. But there was a glint in his eyes—a possessiveness that made Isla’s stomach twist."You're making this harder than it needs to be," Killian finally said, his voice calm but edged with warning.Isla’s fingers curled into fists at her sides. "Harder? You’re the one keeping me here like a prisoner! I have every right to walk away."A slow smirk lifted one corner of his mouth. "Not when you're carrying my child."Her breath hitched. That was always his trump card, wasn’t it? The reminder that she w
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The tension in the Blackwood estate had reached its peak. Isla had expected Killian to continue his cold indifference after their last heated conversation, but instead, he seemed to be playing a new game—one she wasn’t sure how to win.The morning light filtered through the expansive windows of the estate, casting long golden streaks across the marble floors. Isla stood by the window of her bedroom, watching the city skyline in the distance, her thoughts scattered. She should have felt triumphant—Killian had given her a choice. Stay and submit to his conditions, or fight him and risk losing everything. But why did it feel like no choice at all?A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. Before she could answer, the heavy oak door swung open, and there he was.Killian Blackwood.Dressed in an immaculate three-piece suit, he was the picture of effortless power. But his gaze—dark and unreadable—was locked on her with an intensity that made her pulse race. He didn’t look like a man
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The penthouse was quiet, the weight of unspoken words pressing against the walls like a silent storm waiting to break. Isla stood near the massive glass windows, her arms wrapped around herself as she gazed at the glowing city beneath her. The view had once mesmerized her, but now it only felt like a gilded cage, trapping her in a world she no longer wanted to be a part of.She had made up her mind. She was going to leave.The click of expensive Italian leather shoes against the marble floor sent a shiver down her spine. She didn’t turn around, already knowing who it was. Killian Blackwood had a presence that demanded attention, even in silence.“You’re still here.” His voice was deep, carrying the weight of something unreadable.Isla’s fingers curled into fists. She exhaled slowly, steadying herself before she turned to face him. He stood in the dim light, his tailored suit pristine as always, his cold gray eyes studying her with an intensity that made her pulse quicken despite herse
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Killian sat in the dimly lit study of his penthouse, a glass of whiskey in his hand. The ice had long melted, leaving behind a watered-down bitterness that matched the taste in his mouth. The city skyline stretched before him, dazzling with a million lights, but none of it felt real. Not without her.His mind replayed the moment Isla had walked away. The way she had looked at him—like he was nothing. Like he was already dead to her.He had told himself he didn’t care. That he had done the right thing by keeping her at arm’s length. But the hollow ache in his chest told him otherwise.Killian clenched his jaw and threw back the rest of his drink. He had spent years perfecting the art of indifference, mastering control over every aspect of his life. Yet, for the first time, he felt utterly powerless. He had built walls around his emotions, but Isla had shattered them without even trying. Now, all that remained was an emptiness that no amount of whiskey could drown.A sharp knock on the
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Shattered Vows Chapter 89
City lights twinkled in the weight of twilight, as though the horizon itself held bated breath. Killian Blackwood stood against the roof garden of the Carter Foundation, the wind tugging at his open coat, his expression impassive. The city raged beneath him, unaware of the storm brewing in one man's soul.Tonight was not one of pomp and circumstance. There were no fireworks, no red carpet, no over-the-top displays of riches. Tonight was raw, bare, and totally human. It was about truth. About redemption.Killian had sent the invitation to Isla Carter days before, a scribbled note in the bouquet of lilies she still refused to accept. But he knew she'd be there. He had caught it in the quiet between them, in how her eyes clung a beat longer on their last encounter, as if she heard words that he hadn't spoken yet.As she stepped onto the roof, her heels ticking quietly on the wooden deck, Killian turned lazily. The sight of her, in the gentle light of string lights swaying above them, too
Shattered Vows Chapter 88: Whispers of a New Beginning
The city hummed with its own rhythm, but for Isla Carter, it was all just a bit. softer. Quieter. It had been three days since she'd stood beside Killian Blackwood in the brightly lit community center and said the words she'd never been brave enough to say until that moment. "Maybe I'm still in love with you."Those words had changed everything. And nothing had been rushed. There were no grand statements or fireworks. No immediate talk of labels or planning. Just a slow rebuilding. And for once, Isla didn't feel like she needed to rush to get ahead of her emotions.She was in her bookstore again today. The scent of old paper and cinnamon coffee greeted her, and sunlight streamed through the windows, casting golden squares on the wooden floor. Customers browsed idly through the shelves, and her helper, Margo, waved as Isla entered."Morning, boss. You look. glowy," Margo teased.Isla smiled, her cheeks going pink. "It's the weather.""Okay, let's pretend it's not the sexy billionaire
Shattered Vows Chapter 87: A Love Worth Fighting For
Rain drenched the sidewalk as **Killian Blackwood** stood at the entrance of the charity gala, his stylish suit soaked, but he didn't move. Umbrellas hovered, cameras snapped, but none of it mattered. Not the murmurs of shock on passersby, not the reporters shouting questions. Not even the blistering disappointment in his father's eyes when the older man stepped from a black limousine, lips pursed into a tempestuous line."Mr. Blackwood—" a journalist shouted, shoving a mic in his face. "Is it true you've ended your engagement with Celeste Van Alder?""Yes," Killian said firmly, his voice crisp. "Because I was engaged to the wrong woman."A collective gasp of shock filled the crowd. The cameras clicked more wildly now, catching the unadorned truth in his eyes."What about Isla Carter?" another journalist shouted. "Are you doing this for her?Killian didn't hesitate. "I'm doing this because I finally realized what real love feels like. And I lost it once. I'm not losing it again."Insi
Shattered Vows Chapter 86: Fractures and Foundations
The following days were filled with subdued skepticism for Isla. She was returned to her life—her job, her schedule—but everything was different. It was as though a small shift had occurred, something she couldn't define, but it gave her an irrevocable feeling that something was coming. She wasn't sure what it was, or how to prepare herself for it, but she knew it would change everything.She sat at her desk in the office, staring into her computer screen, the documents before her blurring to a haze. Her mind kept drifting back to Killian's words. His voice lingered in her head, with the sincerity that both comforted her and disturbed her. She wasn't going to decide yet—she knew that. But whenever she thought she had shaken him off, a part of her wanted the connection they had shared.The phone suddenly rang, snapping her out of her reverie. She glanced down at the screen, her racing heart as it read Killian's name.Her fingers lingered over the phone for a moment, a flash of emotions
Shattered Vows Chapter 85: The Unspoken Truth
It was then, that as evening had descended into a peaceful warmth of air across Westbridge Garden's borders, with rustling of leaves only making their staid quiet sound and all their deep and hidden discussion having so accumulated as now it weighed immeasurably between Isla and Killian. Heart-ravished as much for rage as dread and hope; this war on inner conflicting waves: though in heart-sway she wouldn't, or wasn't quite prepared yet, name and look towards one she found.Killian's gaze was on her, his face unreadable, but Isla could feel the storm behind it. He was waiting. Waiting for her to decide, for her to reach some conclusion that would either set them free or bind them together in a way neither of them had ever imagined. But how could she make such a choice when everything she had once believed about love and trust had been shattered so thoroughly?The quiet between them stretched out, the unspoken words hurled through the air, just beyond his grasp."I'm not asking you to
Shattered Vows Chapter 84: The Test of Time
Isla spent the following days wrapped in a haze of contemplation, the silence of her apartment an ever-present reminder of the choice she had to make. She could still hear Killian’s words echoing in her mind: *“I’ll wait for you, for however long it takes.”* The sincerity in his voice, the rawness of his vulnerability, was something she hadn’t anticipated. It made her question everything—everything about the life she had believed she had built without him, everything about the way she had started to see herself.She had always prided herself on her independence, on her ability to stand on her own two feet without needing anyone. But now, alone in the quiet of her vacant apartment, she couldn't help but wonder if she was deceiving herself. Was she strong enough to let go, to eliminate Killian from her heart, or was she still that woman who had given all of herself to him, only to be broken again?The answer, though, was one that was not to be discovered over the course of a few days. H
Shattered Vows Chapter 83: The Weight of Choices
The following days were a blur to Killian. He could not shake Isla from his mind standing in the doorway, the city's dim light casting shadows on her face. He had left with nothing but the unspoken promise of time, and for the first time in his life, he truly knew the weight of what he had to prove.He had spent years in the game of power moves, manipulation, and planned actions. But this — this was different. This was real. This was unbridled. And this was the first time in his life when he did not have control.The hours passed into days, each longer than the last, as he gave Isla the space she had demanded. But with every passing hour, he grew more agitated, his head consumed by her. He longed to hear her voice, to watch the flicker of flame in her eyes, to experience the way she made him feel he could be something greater than the man he was.It was no longer love. It was redemption. It was about showing her, and proving to himself, that he could be the man that she could see hers
Shattered Vows Chapter 82: Unspoken Truths
The city streets were quieter than usual as Killian made his way to Isla's apartment. The choice he had made a few hours earlier sat heavy with him, a reminder of what he had chosen to do. His heart pounded in his chest, a rhythm of excitement and fear, as he stood before her door.His phone buzzed in his pocket, and he pulled it out, seeing another text from Isla. His fingers stalled on the screen before he opened it, holding his breath as he read the message.*I'm home. If you want to talk, I'm here. But only if you mean it. Only if you're ready to be real with me.*Killian felt a pang of guilt. He had been hiding for so long behind walls, behind expectations, behind anything other than his own truth. But tonight was different. He had made the decision to leave Celeste, to walk away from a life that had been carefully created for him in favor of the one that he had always wanted. And finally, the hardest thing was left: to demonstrate that he was ready to be the man Isla needed. He
Shattered Vows Chapter 81: Broken Promises
The night dragged on, a suffocating silence closing in around Killian as he watched Isla disappear into the sea of people. Each step she took was a fist to his chest, each movement a testament to how far he had pushed her away. Her words echoed in his mind, a stinging reality: *It's too late*.Killian was not one to lose control. But here, in the middle of the grand ballroom, he knew how much he had lost. Control had been ripped from his hands like sand, and all that was left were the consequences of his actions.The lights around him blurred, the glittering chandelier above elongating into long shadows across the room. He barely noticed the guests returning to their celebrations, their conversations and laughter a muffled hum in his ears. All he could hear was the silence of Isla's absence, her rejection, the weight of all he had left unsaid.He needed to fix this. Needed to make her see that he was changed now, that he wasn't the same man who'd walked away from her. But with every p
